4th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 8
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ecology | A branch of science that focuses on organisms and their environments. | I plan to study ecology, which is the study of organisms and their environment. | conservation, preservation | destruction | Noun |
| procedure | The steps to do something. | The surgeon will perform the procedure for the class. | method, operation, program | Noun | |
| saga | A long story with a series of events. | The saga begins in a wooded forest and ends at the top of a mountain. | legend, epic, adventure | Noun | |
| expectantly | Waiting for someone or something with excitement. | She waited expectantly with our name on a sign and flowers. | earnestly, gladly, intently | unwillingly, grudgingly, warily | Adverb |
| collaboration | To work with others. | The science collaboration between the 4th and 5th graders won an award. | alliance, partnership, association | division, separation, opposition | Noun |
| accentuated | stress or single out as important | The olive green sweater accentuated the model's green eyes. | emphasize, highlight, spotlight | understate, mask, play down | Verb |
| narrative | An account of events or a story. | The author wrote a narrative detailing his life as a reporter. | story, account, chronicle | Noun | |
| diligent | Being extra careful and hardworking. | The diligent nurse checked every student hourly. | conscientious, earnest, industrious | careless, lazy, neglectful | Adjective |
| sentries | A soldier that stands guard. | The sentries stood near the gates of the city to protect it. | guard, watchman, sentinel | Noun | |
| significantly | In an important and substantial manner. | My test grade went up significantly after studying. | really, substantially, truly | doubtfully, partially, superficially | Adverb |
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